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Union Refugees

Summary

Federal retreat in Virginia has forced many Union refugees from Martinsburg and Winchester to seek asylum in Washington Co., MD.

Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: May 28th, 1862

Page/Column: 2B

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

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  • Battles / Military
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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